QUESTION The nursing supervisor states, “I really don’t have the time to delegate this assignment to a nurse manager. I can do it faster!” What does this statement suggest? 1. The nursing supervisor’s job description needs to be redefined. 2. The process of delegation is too time-consuming. 3. The nurse supervisor does not have time […]
QUESTION A nurse asks an unlicensed assistant to help with discharging clients, since so many are going home at one time. The nurse states, “Can you help get these clients ready to go home by helping them pack?” Which option best describes the statement with regard to effective delegation? 1. The delegation is ineffective because […]
QUESTION Which statement made by a new nurse manager is an example of the first step of effective delegation? 1. “The outcomes of this project will be evaluated by nursing administration in 6 months.” 2. “I am going to delegate the responsibility of creating the vacation schedule.” 3. “I will monitor your progress throughout the […]
QUESTION The nursing supervisor is assessing the organization by spending time on each unit. The nurse manager seems overwhelmed and stressed trying to address many client complaints. The charge nurse is trying to help everyone at once. What might this supervisor conclude based on this assessment? Select all that apply. 1. The unit culture fosters […]
QUESTION For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which of the following must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability? 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing “Rights” 2. The American Nurses Association By-Laws 3. The rules of the governing specialty organization 4. The regulations of the state nurse […]
QUESTION Which situations cause concerns with liability with regard to delegation? Select all that apply. 1. The nurse asks the LPN to assess a central line dressing for her. 2. The supervisor asks the charge nurse to give a nurse a difficult assignment. 3. The nursing supervisor asks the nurse to discuss a client’s history […]
QUESTION As the RN team leader, identify all potential challenges of using team nursing to deliver care to assigned clients. Select all that apply. 1. Delegation and increased accountability 2. Cost savings with staffing needs 3. Continuity of care per team 4. Communication among staff 5. RN time availability to the patient ANSWER: Answer: […]
QUESTION If the nurse needs to delegate a task in order to work on another nursing responsibility, which characteristic must be present? Select all that apply. 1. Authority by the delegator to assign the task to the delegate 2. Accountability for the assignment on the part of the delegator 3. Responsibility for task completion on […]
QUESTION Which are components of a social system within a health care organization? Select all that apply. 1. Medication administration 2. Physicians 3. Radiological testing 4. Admitting Department 5. Maintenance workers ANSWER: Answer: 1; 3; 4 Rationale: • Medication administration: Since a social system consists of the pattern of activities people within an organization […]
QUESTION There is a shortage of nurses on weekends. The unit manager asks nurses to work an additional two weekends per month in return for an additional 8 hours paid vacation per month. Which type of power in the manager using? 1. Legitimate 2. Expert 3. Reward 4. Referent ANSWER: Answer: 3 Rationale: Reward […]
